Beginners Guide to Wingsuit Flying

Do you ever imagine yourself in the movie ‘Rio’, being a part of the colourful flock of birds as they glide in the skies? Mankind has always yearned to fly in the heavens and this dream soon became a reality with the invention of the extreme adventure sport called Wingsuit Flying.

Intense thrill-seekers using special jumpsuits leap from an excessive altitude with the aid of helicopters, aircraft or hot air balloon and voila, the uniquely designed suits enable them to soar in the azure skies. Thick Fabric covers the suit between the legs and from arms to torso resembling tail and wings, which gives the person a heave and elevates the person enabling him to levitate. Deploying a parachute and manoeuvring it allows a person to smoothly land. Here is the beginners guide to Wingsuit Flying.

Wingsuit Flying Gear

This fierce and fanatical extreme sport requires thorough attention to the gear and equipment necessary. To make the experience of flying a secure and memorable one, here are a few things that you must have.

Birdman suit: Special jumpsuits which enable a person to fly.

Parachutes: Necessary to steer yourself while flying and to make a landing.